Monkeys bathing in Onsen, natural hot spring in snow is an iconic scene of Japanese Winter. Where are they? Can we make a day trip from Tokyo? Are they always there? We went there to check it for you. 2 things to take away from this trip: A) monkeys were super cute and B) the walking path was very … READ MORE
Do you still remember there was a chaos of Tsukiji Fish Market Move about two months ago? How are they doing now? We need to check new Tuna Auction as one of the witness who saw the last Tuna Auction in Tsukiji. So we went! We drove to Toyosu and arrived around 5:30 am when the tuna auction starts on … READ MORE
Tokyo’s winter is long and dark. The sun sets around 4:30 pm at this time of the year. But don’t worry! The longer night time is for enjoying illumination, Christmas lights, or Winter lights. In general, it starts at the end of November till the end of December. Perfect for Instagram and dating out. Below is a list of major … READ MORE
Japanese food almost always include fish extracts/broth (aka “dashi”). But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any vegetarian/vegan options available. We tried out some vegetarian/vegan restaurants, and here are our favorites! 1. Bon 梵 (Vegan) Located in a quiet neighborhood, Bon is a great little place to enjoy Shojin Ryori (Zen Buddhist Vegan Cuisine). If you’re looking for a restaurant with … READ MORE
If you have any form of social media, I bet you have come across photos and videos of the digital art museum that’s an ‘insta hot spot’ right now: teamLab Borderless Mori building Digital Art Museum! It’s not the usual ‘mundane’ museum where you merely walk through white walled rooms and stare at individual artworks with little context; this place … READ MORE
Hidden away in the edge of Shibuya is an increasingly popular gelato store: Nanaya Gelato. They are originally based in Shizuoka, and they have collaborated with Asakusa matcha store Suzukien to produce a seven levelled matcha gelato line. They are famous for serving the matcha gelato with highest matcha content, the No. 7 matcha. This comes with a price, however. … READ MORE
Sumo tournaments only happen six times a year (only four times in Tokyo), and can be difficult to go watch them wrestle live. But you can see sumo wrestlers train only a few feet away every morning in their sumo stable. The one I visited was the Hakkaku-beya sumo stable in Sumida, a few minutes from Ryogoku station. (Map embedded … READ MORE
Aquariums are perfect places to visit with kids or without kids alike. There are many aquariums in Tokyo to choose from: Sunshine aquarium, Kasai Sea Life Park, Sumida Aquaurium, Shinagawa Aquarium, etc… We have chosen our two favorites to introduce here. Kasai Sea Life Park and Sumida Aquarium both provide very different experiences. Let’s first start with Kasai Sea Life … READ MORE
Just one street away from the Michelin starred noodle ‘Tsuta’, there’s another ramen store that we recommend: “Menya Imamura” (麵屋いま村). It’s easy to access as it is right by the train station. They grill the chicken chashu in front of you and has a distinctive, delicious juicy taste. The noodle is quite thick and soft. Seats are limited to counter … READ MORE
Wondering where to eat sushi in Tokyo, but worried about price? Look no further than popular restaurant chain ‘Sushi Zanmai’ (寿司ざんまい). Here, you can find good tasting fresh and safe sushi for a very reasonable price. The menu prices are different for each store, but you can expect to eat a good amount of quality sushi for under 2,000 yen … READ MORE